Single-family house from 1950 with backlog of renovations "Charm of the 50s" - renovation costs

180k will never (!) be enough for a complete renovation including roof, windows, heating, new floor construction (underfloor heating), etc.

But you also don’t know if a complete renovation is necessary. The OP probably hasn’t seen the house himself yet. I don’t know what the question is supposed to be, especially since answers can be easily misinterpreted.

Then get the excavator. Floor plan is usually also a topic with the 50s buildings. Ceiling height? Available on the www?

As I said, we have not been inside yet. It is also not quite official yet. I have only seen it briefly from the outside and have rough details.

I consider the 180k to be too optimistic if you can only do small things yourself and renovate the entire property. However, I don't know what standard is desired. That makes a big difference. I would also rather be at around 300k.

@alib it might also be useful to consult an energy advisor regarding subsidies.

We will go in with an architect (an acquaintance of ours) after the first inspection (he also does energy consulting). So we don’t estimate 180k either (rather significantly higher).

But you also don’t know whether a complete renovation is necessary. The OP probably hasn’t seen the house himself yet. I don’t know what the question is supposed to be, especially since answers can easily be misinterpreted.

My approach to creating this topic was to gather experiences on whether you always have to completely renovate such old houses (with renovation backlog) on a property! So does a roof, pipes, windows, electrical system always have to be new because it’s so old?

I am aware that no one has a crystal ball and the information is currently sparse, but still, the forum always has many valuable experiences. That’s what I wanted to find out.

My approach to creating this topic was to gather experiences on whether you always have to completely renovate old houses (with renovation backlog) on a property!
So, do the roof, pipes, windows, and electrical systems always have to be new because they are so old?

You don’t have to do anything at all. You can probably live in it normally—like the previous occupant did in recent years. You WANT to renovate, but you don’t have to. However, living comfort in the 1950s was quite different from today (minimal electrical installations, no network at all, radiators heated with oil and thus with today’s oil prices rather €3,000+ in heating costs, drafty and poorly insulated windows, etc.).

You only have to do what the Building Energy Act requires of you (possibly insulating the upper floor ceiling or roof and insulating pipes).

You really don't have to do anything. You can probably live in it normally - like the previous user did in recent years. You WANT to renovate, but you don't have to. Living comfort in the 50s was quite different from today (minimal electrical installations, no network at all, radiators heated with oil and thus heating costs of around €3,000+ at today's oil prices, drafty and poorly insulated windows, etc.).

You only have to do what the Building Energy Act requires (possibly insulating the upper floor ceiling or roof and insulating pipes).

There is a gas heating system (however, about 40 years old). After the change of ownership, will the Building Energy Act come into play and inspect?